What is EMA?
EMA is a weekly payment for eligible students aged 16, 17 or 18
who continue in further education after leaving school. It is paid
in weekly payments of £10, £20 or £30 which go directly into your
bank account.
On top of your weekly EMA you can also receive bonuses of £100
– but only if you attend regularly, work hard and meet targets set
by your teacher, tutor or provider when you start.
Your course
EMA will support you on academic or vocational courses that
involve at least 12 hours guided learning each week, or an
apprenticeship.
Household income
To qualify for EMA your annual household income must have been
below £30,810 for the previous tax year.
If you qualify for EMA it will not affect any other benefits anyone
in your family receives, so they can keep claiming Child Benefit,
tax credits and other types of support. If you have a part-time job
any money you earn isn’t included in your overall household
income.
How much will your EMA be?
If your family household income (for the previous financial
year) was;
- up to £20,817 per year - you will get £30 per week;
- £20,818 - £25,521 per year - you will get £20 a week;
- £25,522 - £30,810 per year - you will get £10 a week; and
- more than £30,810 per year - you not be entitled to
EMA
If you stay on your course for the next year you may
automatically qualify for EMA even if your family income
increases.
For more information contact your careers teacher, the student
support service, your Connexions personal adviser (020 7332 3617 or
by email
if you live in the City of London), or the on 080 810 16 2
19.